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Limbach Holdings, Inc.: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 3 March 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 8 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year revenue and net income set records: Full-year revenue rose 24.7% to a record $646.8 million. Net income rose to a record $39.1 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, from $30.9 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached a record: Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $81.8 million, up 28.4% from $63.7 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.51, against $3.60 a year earlier. Source
  • Pioneer Power extends Upper Midwest reach: The company said the Pioneer Power acquisition, completed during the year, extended its footprint to the Upper Midwest. Acquisition-related revenue added $26.6 million to fourth-quarter ODR revenue. Source
  • Full-year gross margin declined: Total gross margin was 26.2% for the year, down from 27.8% in 2024. ODR margin fell to 26.7% from 31.2%, which the company attributed to Pioneer Power and to 2024 project write-ups not recurring. Source
  • Fourth-quarter ODR organic growth 23.9%: ODR organic revenue grew 23.9%, or $22.8 million, in the fourth quarter. Acquisition-related revenue added $26.6 million to ODR in the same quarter. Source
  • Operating cash flow rose to $45.7 million: Net cash from operations was $45.7 million for the year, against $36.8 million. The company attributed the change primarily to the acquisitions of Pioneer Power, Consolidated Mechanical and Kent Island. Source

“Limbach delivered record performance across multiple key metrics in 2025, including a return to significant top-line growth for the first time since 2020 as we continued our transition of the business to an ODR‑focused model”

Mike McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Revenue SourceFull year 2026$730 million - $760 millionNew
Adjusted EBITDA SourceFull year 2026$90 million - $94 millionNew
Total organic revenue growth SourceFull year 20264 - 8%New
ODR revenue as percentage of total revenue SourceFull year 202675 - 80%New
ODR organic revenue growth SourceFull year 20269 - 12%New
Gross margin percentage SourceFull year 202626 - 27%New
SG&A as percentage of total revenue SourceFull year 202615 - 17%New
Free cash flow SourceFull year 202675% of Adjusted EBITDANew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Full-year 2026 guidance was issued for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and operating assumptions. The prior release covered 2025 guidance only. Source
  • New: A $50 million share repurchase program authorization was announced. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Full-year revenue and net income set records: Full-year revenue rose 24.7% to a record $646.8 million. Net income rose to a record $39.1 million, or $3.23 per diluted share, from $30.9 million. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA reached a record: Full-year adjusted EBITDA was $81.8 million, up 28.4% from $63.7 million. Adjusted diluted EPS was $4.51, against $3.60 a year earlier. Source
  • Fourth-quarter revenue rose 30.1%: Fourth-quarter revenue rose 30.1% to a record $186.9 million. Net income was $12.3 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, against $9.8 million a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • ODR revenue grew 40.6% for the year: ODR revenue rose 40.6%, or $140.2 million, to $485.7 million for the year, with organic ODR revenue growth of 17.0%. Source
  • GCR revenue down on ODR shift: GCR revenue fell 13.0% in the fourth quarter to $41.9 million, with organic revenue down 26.1%. Full-year GCR revenue fell 7.0% to $161.1 million. Source
  • Pioneer Power extends Upper Midwest reach: The company said the Pioneer Power acquisition, completed during the year, extended its footprint to the Upper Midwest. Acquisition-related revenue added $26.6 million to fourth-quarter ODR revenue. Source

“We are now focusing on margin improvement, a critical component of our value creation model and part of our proven integration playbook.”

Mike McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Products and customers

  • National accounts push in key markets: Management said it invested in its sales organization to pursue national accounts while keeping local execution strong, with emphasis on healthcare, data centers and industrial work. Source
  • Industrial and manufacturing vertical gains: Management said the Pioneer Power acquisition enhanced the company's competitive position in key verticals, particularly industrial and manufacturing. Source
  • Customers across mission-critical facility markets: The company works with building owners of mission-critical facilities in healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, data centers, life sciences, higher education, and cultural and entertainment markets. Source

Costs, margins and pricing

  • Full-year gross margin declined: Total gross margin was 26.2% for the year, down from 27.8% in 2024. ODR margin fell to 26.7% from 31.2%, which the company attributed to Pioneer Power and to 2024 project write-ups not recurring. Source
  • GCR margin up on project selection: GCR gross margin rose to 24.5% from 21.1% for the year, which the company attributed to an intentional focus on higher quality projects. Source
  • Fourth-quarter ODR margin fell on Pioneer: Fourth-quarter ODR gross margin fell to 25.1% from 32.1%, which the company attributed mainly to Pioneer Power's lower gross margin profile. Source
  • SG&A rose on acquisitions and stock pay: Full-year SG&A rose $12.3 million to $109.5 million, or 16.9% of revenue. Acquisitions added $9.3 million; the existing business added $3.0 million. Source

“As we approach our 125th anniversary during 2026, we expect continued momentum.”

Mike McCann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Limbach

Demand and organic growth

  • Fourth-quarter growth mostly from acquisitions: Of the fourth-quarter revenue increase, acquisition-related revenue was $33.0 million, and organic revenue represented 7.1%, or $10.3 million. Source
  • Fourth-quarter ODR organic growth 23.9%: ODR organic revenue grew 23.9%, or $22.8 million, in the fourth quarter. Acquisition-related revenue added $26.6 million to ODR in the same quarter. Source
  • Full-year growth split by source: For the year, acquisition-related revenue contributed $109.1 million, or 21.0% of the revenue increase. Organic revenue contributed $18.9 million, or 3.6%. Source

Capital, cash and returns

  • Operating cash flow rose to $45.7 million: Net cash from operations was $45.7 million for the year, against $36.8 million. The company attributed the change primarily to the acquisitions of Pioneer Power, Consolidated Mechanical and Kent Island. Source
  • Year-end cash and revolver balances: Cash was $11.3 million at year-end. $10.0 million was drawn under the revolving credit facility and $5.1 million under standby letters of credit. The current ratio was 1.44x. Source
  • Interest income fell on lower cash: Full-year interest income was $0.8 million, down $1.4 million. The company attributed the decrease to reduced cash balances and lower investment yields. Source

Strategy, acquisitions and people

  • Strategic priorities set for 2026: Stated 2026 priorities are driving ODR organic growth, expanding margins through more evolved customer solutions, disciplined capital allocation, and scaling through acquisitions. Source
  • Management cites balance sheet and model: Management said it believes the company is well positioned to execute its growth strategy and become a long-term partner to building owners, citing its balance sheet and business model. Source
  • Approximately 1,500 team members: The company describes approximately 1,500 team members across 21 offices in the Eastern and Midwestern regions of the United States. Source

Coming up, as management said on 3 March 2026

  • Pioneer Power margin gains expected in 2026: Management expects Pioneer Power gross margin to improve throughout 2026 as the company executes its value creation playbook. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
ODR revenue, fourth quarter 2025 Source$145.0 million, 77.6% of total revenue

Risks management discussed

  • Financial: Fourth-quarter interest expense rose as revolver borrowings partly financed Pioneer Power, and financing costs on a larger vehicle fleet also increased. Source
  • Financial: Full-year SG&A included a $1.1 million rise in bad debt expense from writing off customer receivables deemed uncollectible. Source
  • Operational: Management said it is focused on raising Pioneer Power's gross margin to match the company's broader operating model. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Ahead: Management said the Pioneer Power integration is progressing ahead of its expectations. Source
  • Met: Management said ODR ended the year at approximately 75% of revenue, achieving its stated target. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.